Training Camp Poised for 400 Men and More
Fort Sam Houston prepares a model civilian training camp opening next Monday with enrollment already at 385 and expected to rise above the required 400. Lieutenant E. K. Sterling reports plans for a Houston delegation of at least fifty, with sixteen tents per company and thirty officers detailing camp duty. The camp, east of the post chapel on the maneuver field, will train men for future army commissions under the July 1 reorganization, offering basic military life knowledge and a path to second lieutenants through civil life appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Sterling
Fort Sam Houston
Houston
Bayou City
Houston Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Sterling
Camp Headquarters
Millard F. Waltz
Army
Cecil A Lyon Camp Named in Honor of Sherman Leader
The opening day report will be directed to the camp commander at a conspicuous civilian training camp tent. Instructions on proceedings will be given there. General Funston designated Cecil A Lyon as the camp name in memory of the Sherman leader and his advocacy of military preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil A. Lyon
Funston
Alamo Heights Discusses City Sewer System Plan
Residents discuss creating an improvement district to fund sewer construction in Alamo Heights with a bond issue. San Antonio would offer connection to the general system but cannot fund the suburb’s construction. Commissioner Kearny supports cooperation to protect the city water supply from cess pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Heights
San Antonio
Kearny
Brown
Commission
Medina Lake fund seeks 550 for warden service
San Antonio sportsmen have raised about 330 of the 550 dollars needed to keep a game warden at Medina Lake and supply a motor boat. State funds provide 50 dollars monthly. 50 more must come from locals or the warden will be withdrawn. Citizens urge donations, listing numerous supporters and businesses aiding the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Medina Lake
Wood
Franz C. Groos
Groos National Bank
Alex Y. Walton
Frank Kent
San Antonians
J. J. Stevens
J. A. Barclay
Floyd McGown
J. K. Beretta
John Frost
W. T. Montgomery
Sam C. Bell
H. G. Staacke
Reid Jones
Wolff & Marx Co
Searcy
Ike Kampmann
Franz Groos
C. H. Kearny
F. G. Chamberlain
F. J. Johnston
Noa Spears
L. J. Hart
Greer
F. H. Huntress
E. B. Chandler
John B. Carrington
M. Farnsworth
H. P. Drought
X. Callahan
John W
Sensible Fatimas Cigarettes Taste Tested by Readers
A review extols Fatimas among many cigarettes costing over 5e, noting they are best-liked and best selling. It claims Fatimas are cool to the throat and tongue, never leaving a mean or heady feeling, and invites readers to prove how sensible a cigarette can be by trying Fatimas.
Plant Juice touted as alternative to surgery in testimonial
Mrs Betty Webster of Milwaukee credits Plant Juice with curing years of stomach liver and kidney troubles after being advised to undergo surgery. She reports improved digestion no back pain better sleep and relief from chronic constipation. The remedy is sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Webster
Jackson Street
Milwaukee
Wis
San Antonio
Fischer's
One Hundred Babies Examined on First Day at Health Conference
On the first day of the Baby Health Conference in St. Mark's parish house, 100 babies were examined under joint auspices of the San Antonio Council of Mothers, Public Health Nurse Association, city board of health, and University of Texas extension department. Fifty more were to be examined Wednesday with sessions limited by heat and parental preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
University of Texas
Julia van Doren
Brenham
B. L. Arms
Julia P. Rich
Amanda Stoltzfus
Local Guests Check In At Major San Antonio Hotels
Austin resident J. H. Norwood is a guest at the Menger while El Paso’s E. Stuart stays at the St. Anthony. Dallas man F. L. Hall and Marfa captain T. A. Wyne are also guests at the Menger and St. Anthony respectively. Others, including H. Hulbert of Houston and J. Baker of Austin, register or arrive at the Gunter and Menger hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Norwood
Austin
Menger
Co. E. Stuart
el Paso
St. Anthony
Robert G. Miller
Falfurrias
Gunter
F. L. Hall
Dallas
T. A. Wyne
Marfa
Hulbert
Houston
T. T. East
Kingeville
Lee Madden
Freeport
C. F. Kenney
Laredo
F. D. Kokernot
Gongales
W. P. Pearson
Jewell P. Lightfoot
A. M. Bord
W. D. Wihart
Fort Worth
Julia Baker
Silk Gloves Reductions Spark Fashion Demand
Sixteen button length Kayser make long gloves are arriving with black as the fashionable color. The sale is described as a very special offering, with the usual guarantee. First Floor.
Children’s parasols on sale reduced to 69 cents
An assortment of children’s parasols in pink blue lavender and white from regular stocks now reduced from 1.00 to 0.69. Sizes suitable for children. First Floor.
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L. A. Casey
Thomas Mathis
W. E. Milligan
W. G. Tobin
B. Magness
H. T. Wilson
Gus Franks
O. C. Chapin
R. W. Colglazier
Kenneth Wimner
Graham Dowdell
George B. Taliaferro
Walter Franks
A. R. Atkinson
J. H. Kirkpatrick
E. C. Jungkind
Sidney H. Weis
Dr. Kenney
Fatimas
Wolfson’s
Annivversary
Batiste
Wallace
Saul Woetson
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